Day One

You will be doing research on the topic of global warming. Please find answers to the following questions:
  • What is the definition of global warming?
  • What causes global warming?
  • What can people or governments do to prevent or lessen this problem?
  • How will global warming affect our planet (cite at least three effects)?
  • What do you think you can do to help eliminate this issue?

Days Two-Four

You will be using the application Pixton to create a comic storyboard. Create a comic book with at least two characters who will discuss the factual information you uncovered on global warming. You must use at least six comic strip panels. Change a minimum of one backround.

Day Five

Review class gallery and provide feedback to at least ten students. Use forms provided by teacher for feedback.



Rubric

Points 4 6 8 10
Creation of Characters
Poor

There were less than 4 boxes with two characters in each square.
Fair

There were at least 4 boxes with two characters in each square.
Good

There were at least 5 boxes with two characters (or more) in each square.
Excellent

There were at least 6 boxes with two characters (or more) in each square.
Backgrounds
Poor

Backgrounds are all simple or all the same.
Fair

Backgrounds are almost all the same.
Good

Lots of effort was made to create different backgrounds for the story.
Excellent

Outstanding work! The backgrounds are related to global warming or otherwise relevant.
Information in comic strip
Poor

The message does not reflect well on the topic.
The comic includes less than 4 correct pieces of information
Fair

The dialogue is limited or irrelevant to the topic.
The comic includes 4 facts
Good

The student has told a story but does not have global warming as the main focus.

The story includes 5-6 correct facts about global warming.
Excellent

The student exceeded the expectations. The student was creative, tells a story about global warming answering all required questions.
The story includes 7 or more facts about global warming
Speech bubbles
Poor

Text was not included in speech bubbles. The dialogue was poorly written with many errors.
Fair

There were more than five spelling or grammar errors.
Good

The student was creative and took time to proofread their work. There were only a few spelling or grammar errors. Dialogue is included in most speech bubbles.
Excellent

The student was creative and took time to proofread their work.There are no spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. Dialogue is included in every speech bubble.
Points earned